Deficient central mechanisms in tinnitus: Exploring the impact on speech comprehension and executive functions

Sommerhalder, Nick; Neff, Patrick; Bures, Zbynek; Profant, Oliver; Kleinjung, Tobias; Meyer, Martin

doi:10.1016/j.heares.2023.108914

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Sommerhalder, N., Neff, P., Bures, Z., Profant, O., Kleinjung, T., & Meyer, M. (2023). Deficient central mechanisms in tinnitus: Exploring the impact on speech comprehension and executive functions. Hearing Research, 440, 108914. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2023.108914

Abstract

Many individuals with chronic subjective tinnitus report significant problems in comprehending speech in adverse listening situations. A large body of studies has provided evidence to support the notion that deficits in speech-in-noise (SIN) are prevalent in the tinnitus population, while some studies have challenged these findings. Elemental auditory perception is usually only minimally or not impaired. In addition, deficits in cognitive functions, particularly executive functions, have also been observed in individuals with tinnitus